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FAQ: How to start in the middle of the month

Last Updated: Mar 14, 2018 02:12PM PDT

Q: It’s the middle of the month and I want to start using Goodbudget. Do I need to wait till the end of the month, or can I get started with Goodbudget today?

The best time to start a budget is now. Whether you’re just tracking your expenses, budgeting off your income, or using Accounts in Goodbudget to manage every dollar, you can get started with Goodbudget today. Read on to learn how.

I WANT TO BUDGET OFF MY INCOME.

For budgets based off income, it’s best to start from your last paycheck.

After that, head to the Fill Envelopes page to fund your Envelopes from your Unallocated Money.

From there you can record transactions and keep track of your spending. As you receive income, keep it in your Unallocated Money. At the beginning of the next month, head back to the Fill Envelopes page to fund your Envelopes with your Unallocated money again.